Singleton ST over Blackstone River
PoorPosted for loadProvidence County, Rhode Island · 0.5 MI S of Mass Line · Structure no. 000000000009550
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 205 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,509
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Singleton ST over Blackstone River is a steel truss - thru carrying Singleton ST over Blackstone River in Providence County, Rhode Island. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Rhode Island average of 54.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,509 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,660 by 2041. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Singleton ST over Blackstone River built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Singleton ST over Blackstone River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Singleton ST over Blackstone River carry?
About 1,509 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Singleton ST over Blackstone River?
The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 196 ft (59.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Singleton ST over Blackstone River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.